J. Conning Alabama Coin Silver Cup
James Conning, Mobile, Alabama coin silver cup or mug with beaded rim and foot ring; repousse strawberry and leaf decoration enclosed within an upper and lower band of triple reeding, central monogram reserve engraved "Caroline". Naturalistic C scroll handle. Marked on bottom J CONNING and MOBILE in separate rectangles below a small stamped pinwheel for James Conning, working Mobile, Alabama, 1842-1872. 3 3/4"H, 5.03 oz troy.
Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition. 1" area of discoloration/wear to underside of base, does not appear to be a solder repair. 1/4" shallow dent near monogram, scattered light scratches. Wear to marks.
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James Conning, Mobile, Alabama coin silver cup or mug with beaded rim and foot ring; repousse strawberry and leaf decoration enclosed within an upper and lower band of triple reeding, central monogram reserve engraved "Caroline". Naturalistic C scroll handle. Marked on bottom J CONNING and MOBILE in separate rectangles below a small stamped pinwheel for James Conning, working Mobile, Alabama, 1842-1872. 3 3/4"H, 5.03 oz troy.
Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition. 1" area of discoloration/wear to underside of base, does not appear to be a solder repair. 1/4" shallow dent near monogram, scattered light scratches. Wear to marks.
